Winston-Salem, Forsyth County law enforcement to crack down on downtown juvenile gatherings
Police held a press conference after an officer was recently assaulted downtown trying to break up a fight.
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
Local sheriffs push back against Tillis' 'sanctuary jurisdiction' claims
Senator Thom Tillis has released a map labeling nine North Carolina counties “sanctuary jurisdictions” for undocumented immigrants. Among them: Forsyth, Guilford and Watauga.
Forsyth County Sheriff Kimbrough appointed to Governor's Crime Commission
The Commission sets program priorities and makes recommendations to the governor for grant awards, with the goal of reducing crime and enhancing public safety.
Three juveniles, two adults arrested in relation to Reynolds High School shooting
The minors are facing charges related to armed robbery, felonious assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a weapon on educational property. Officials say they will be tried as adults.
What happens when a student makes a threat at school?
Over the last few years, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has documented roughly 300 incidents of juveniles communicating threats of violence at school. While some cases are more serious than others, each can sow fear among students and families, and greatly disrupt the work of educators.
Top Forsyth County law officials say if a student assaults a teacher, punishment will be 'swift and severe'
Winston-Salem and Forsyth County’s top law enforcement officials held a joint press conference Thursday afternoon to make clear where they stand when it comes to students assaulting educators.
Two juveniles charged with communicating threats of violence against two Winston-Salem middle schools
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has charged two juveniles for separate incidents of communicating threats of violence against Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office announces arrests of jail workers in connection to identity theft of inmates
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of two detention center workers, a food service employee, as well as additional charges for an inmate in connection to alleged identity theft.
North Carolina sheriff: Suspect in hostage situation fatally shot by deputy
A central North Carolina sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man during a hostage situation Thursday after the suspect came at deputies with a sledgehammer inside a home, officials said.
Suspect killed after shootout on Forsyth County highway
Officers shot and killed a South Carolina man after they say he fired shots at law enforcement during a chase that began in Forsyth County.